Jennifer Love Hewitt: 'It's Not A Breakup Haircut!'

Responding to the buzz that ensued when she stepped out in a noticeably shorter ‘do last week, the newly-single Jennifer Love Hewitt told PEOPLE, “I know everybody thinks it’s a breakup haircut—but it’s not.” Dressed in a sexy, sparkling dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim at last night’s grand opening of Esprit’s new Manhattan flagship, the actress showed off the cropped, curly hairstyle that made its debut on the heels of her split from former boyfriend and Ghost Whisperer co-star Jamie Kennedy. Love Hewitt acknowledged that the shearing took place directly after the breakup, “But it’s not about that,” she insisted, laughing. “It’s just a ‘I-need-a-change’ haircut!” But that’s not to say the actress wasn’t at least partly amused by the virtual peanut gallery: “My favorite headline so far was ‘She Cut That Man Right Out of Her Hair.’ But no–it was really just for me.”– reporting by Jeffrey Slonim

I Love Jennifer Love! I was lucky enough to enjoy dinner with her, her mom & guitarist in STL about 6 years ago when she released her 2nd CD. I know it wasn’t a chart-toper, but wow is she talented! And her down to earth & positive attitude left a real impression on me. Definitely not your typical celebrity!

daniela
on March 25th, 2010

I never ever did the breakup cut or breakup anything except maybe loose weight (or gain it!). The new cut is super cute tho!

Elda
on March 25th, 2010

i love her new hair cut, my hair is usually long but it’s too much work to keep up with!! my hair style almost looks like hers n i love it!

debbie
on March 25th, 2010

oh good grief people…it’s just a hair cut…and i like it…who cares when she got it…

maya
on March 25th, 2010

With all of the junk break ups that hurt women like Sandra, Elin, Kate, and others. Jennifer always seems to milk hers for what it’s worth – more publicity. Why not do a great film or another television show and get in the news that way? This seems cheap.

jojo
on March 25th, 2010

You never know what a new hair cut can do for you. Sometimes you need to get something off your shoulders (metaphor) lol

Brenda
on March 25th, 2010

I’m with Debbie. It’s just a new haircut..which she very possibly would have got even without a break-up. Sometimes women just like a new look for Spring. Doesn’t mean there’s some huge meaning behind it.

Carol
on March 25th, 2010

JLH would look good no matter what [hair]style she’s currently in! Leave her alone…she cut her hair because she wanted to. You don’t need to end a relationship to change your style. And btw, she’s a terrific actress…always has been. She can do it all so let her be!

TORI
on March 25th, 2010

THE SHORT HAIR ON HER IS HORRIBLE, IT MAKES HER LOOK MUCH OLDER. SHE OBVIOUSLY HAS A PROBLEM WITH MEN, SHE’S BEEN WITH MANY BUT CAN’T SEEM TO MAKE IT WORK. SAD FOR HER.

JR Jake
on March 25th, 2010

Just like Jennifer, its a cute haircut. I guess you can call it a ‘man thing’ we all love our women to be beautiful, but not in the absence of practicality. I would just as soon have someone who can spend less time in front of the mirror and hairdressers, and more time doing fun things instead ON THE AVERAGE DAY. Let’s wash it, blow dry it, and tallyho for another great day. Is that too much to ask anymore?